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1. Значение идиомы say uncle[say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, «Cry uncle.» The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
2. Перевод слова sailorSailor — матрос, моряк, мореплаватель Перевод слова A sailor before the mast — рядовой матрос sailor suit — матроска to be a good sailor — хорошо переносить качку на море He worked as a Sailor on a cargo ship. Он работал матросом на сухогрузе. She is a poor Sailor. Ее быстро укачивает. What’s it like ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. — Used after «have» or «with» and before «to» and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы great Godfrey[great Godfrey] or [great guns] or [great Scott] {interj.},{informal} A saying usually used to show surprise or anger. GreatGodfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole! Greatguns! The lion is out of his cage. Great Scott! Who stole mywatch?...
5. Значение идиомы the likes of[the likes of] {informal} Something like or similar to; somethingof the same kind as. I have never seen the likes of John. Itwas a chocolate sundae the likes of which Mary would never see again....
6. Значение идиомы wet one’s whistle[wet one’s whistle] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have a drink, especiallyof liquor. Uncle Willie told John to wait outside for a minutewhile he went in to the cafe to wet his whistle....
7. Значение идиомы sailor collar[sailor collar] {n.} A large square collar like those worn bysailors. Little Timmy’s suit has a sailor collar. Mary’s blousehas a sailor collar....
8. Значение идиомы skeleton in the closet[skeleton in the closet] {n. phr.} A shameful secret; someone orsomething kept hidden, especially by a family. The skeleton in ourfamily closet was Uncle Willie. No one mentioned him because he dranktoo much....
9. Значение идиомы drop in[drop in] {v.} To make a short or unplanned visit; pay a call. — Often used with «on». We were just sitting down to dinner when Uncle Willie dropped in. The Smiths dropped in on some old friends on their vacation trip to New York. Syn.: DROP BY, RUN IN....
10. Значение идиомы jerry-built[jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
11. Значение идиомы make a mountain out of a molehill[make a mountain out of a molehill] To think a small problem is abig one; try to make something unimportant seem important. You’renot hurt badly, Johnny. Stop trying to make a mountain out of amolehill with crying. Sarah laughed at a mistake Betty made inclass, and Betty won’t speak to her; Betty is making a ... Читать далее...
12. A peculiar dressNancy & Betty, and Jim & Tom were in the old people’s home. Nancy & Betty thought Jim & Tom weren’t getting enough excitement so they decided to run naked past Jim & Tom’s room. Later that night they did just that. Jim looked at Tom and said, «Did you see that? What in the ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы say uncle / cry uncle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: say uncle / cry uncle Идиома: say uncle / cry uncle Разг. Перевод: сдаваться, признавать поражение Пример: The little boy was forced to say uncle and do what the older boy wanted. Маленькому мальчику пришлось сдаться, и сделать то, что хотел взрослый мальчик....
14. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
15. A FlirtElaine: You look happy. Jerry: Me? Oh, I was just talking to Ling. Elaine: Oh, No wonder! You better Watch out. She’s a big Flirt. Jerry: What do you mean? Elaine: Did she Make eyes at you and Whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Jerry: Well, yes, she said she’d never met anybody like me ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы rolling stone gathers no moss[rolling stone gathers no moss] A person who changes jobs or wherehe lives often will not be able to save money or things of his own. — A proverb. Uncle Willie was a rolling stone that gathered no moss. He worked in different jobs all over the country....
17. Watching Daytime Talk ShowsSally: Why are wasting your time on your Day off watching these Daytime talk shows? Jerry: I think they’re entertaining. Sally: You’ve got to be kidding. The only people who are Booked as guests on those shows are Losers or Exhibitionists who want Attention. Jerry: No, they’re not. These shows are all about Human drama ... Читать далее...
18. Being SuedAlly: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. We’re Being sued and we’ve just Been served. This is one of those times I wish we had In-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best To represent you, as we’ve done ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. — A proverb. «Uncle Willie is too fat,» said little Agnes. «Children and fools speak the truth,» said her father....
20. Перевод слова foolFool — дурак; дурачиться, баловаться Перевод слова Arrant fool — набитый дурак he is no fool — он вовсе не дурак to fool away time — бесцельно тратить время Don’t behave like a Fool. Не веди себя как дурак. Stop acting a Fool. Перестань строить из себя шута. I was a Fool to trust him. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы get the bounce[get the bounce] or [get the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [getthe air] To lose one’s sweetheart; not be kept for a friend or lover. Joe is sad because he just got the gate from his girl. Shirleywas afraid she might get the air from her boyfriend if she went outwith other boys while ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы keep one at a distance[keep one at a distance] or [keep one at arm’s length] {v. phr.} Toavoid company; not become too friendly toward. Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps themat a distance. Betty likes Bill and is trying to be friendly, buthe keeps her at arm’s length. Compare: KEEP ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы let on[let on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tell or admit what you know. — Usually used in the negative. Frank lost a quarter but he didn’tlet on to his mother. 2. To try to make people believe; pretend. The old man likes to let on that he is rich....
24. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
25. Значение идиомы take care[take care] {v. phr.} To be careful; use wisdom or caution. Takecare that you don’t spill that coffee! We must take care to letnobody hear about this....
26. Значение идиомы roll out the red carpet[roll out the red carpet] {v. phr.} 1. To welcome an importantguest by putting a red carpet down for him to walk on. They rolledout the red carpet for the Queen when she arrived in Australia. 2. Togreet a person with great respect and honor; give a hearty welcome. Margaret’s family rolled out the red ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы make a fool of[make a fool of] or [make a monkey of] {v. phr.} To make look foolish. The boy made a fool of himself. Mary’sclassmates made a fool of her by telling her the party was to be amasquerade....
28. A young wife, her boorish husband and a young good lookingA young wife, her boorish husband and a young good looking sailor were shipwrecked on an island. One morning, the sailor climbed a tall coconut tree and yelled, «Stop making love down there!» «What’s the matter with you?» the husband said when the sailor climbed down. «We weren’t making love.» «Sorry,» said the sailor, «From ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы haul down[haul down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch usually aftera long run. Willie hauled down a long fly to center field for thethird out. The star halfback hauled down the pass for atouchdown. 2. To tackle in football. Ted was hauled down frombehind when he tried to run with the ball....
30. Значение идиомы return the compliment[return the compliment] {v. phr.} To say or do the same to someonethat he has said or done to you; pay someone back. Mary said, «Ilove your new hairdo» and Suzy returned the compliment with «What apretty dress you’re wearing, Mary.» John punched Jerry in thenose, and Jerry returned the compliment....
31. Значение идиомы in a bad way[in a bad way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In trouble or likely to havetrouble. If you have only those two girls to help you, you are in abad way. Jerry has written only one sentence of his term paperthat is due tomorrow, and he knows he is in a bad way. Mrs. Joneshas cancer and is ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы crackpot[crackpot] {n.}, {attrib. adj.}, {informal} 1. {n.} An eccentric person with ideas that don’t make sense to most other people. Don’t believe what Uncle Noam tells you — he is a crackpot. 2. {attrib. adj.} That’s a crackpot idea....
33. Значение идиомы with bells on[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. «Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?» asked Jerry. «I’ll be therewith bells on,» replied Ed....
34. Значение идиомы stuck with[stuck with] {adj. phr.} Left in a predicament; left having to takecare of a problem caused by another. Our neighbors vanished withouta trace and we got stuck with their cat and dog....
35. Значение идиомы strike it rich[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы through the mill[through the mill] {adv. phr.} 1. Experienced. You could tellimmediately that the new employee had been through the mill. 2.Through real experience of the difficulties of a certain way of life. Poor Jerry has had three operations in one year, and now he’s backin the hospital. He’s realty gone through the mill. Compare: GOTHROUGH HELL ... Читать далее...
37. A disabled sea captainAn old sea captain with one wooden leg, one hook replacing a missing hand, and one missing eye goes into a bar. The sailor sitting next to him says, «You’re really in bad shape. What happened to your leg?» «I fell overboard,» says the Captain, «and before my mates could pull me aboard, a shark ... Читать далее...
38. There were 2 old-maid sisters, both virginsThere were 2 old-maid sisters… both virgins. It’s Friday night and Gladys looks at Betty and says, «I’m not going to die a virgin… I’m going out and I’m not coming home ’til I’ve been laid!!» Betty says, «Well, make sure you’re home by 10 so I don’t worry about you.» 10 o’clock rolls around ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы the ropes[the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledgeof a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. Ona newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter whoknows the ropes. When you go to a new school it takes a while tolearn the ropes. Betty showed Jane the ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы thing or two[thing or two] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. Facts not generally known, or not known to the hearer or reader; unusual or importantinformation. Mary told Joan a thing or two about Betty’s realfeelings. 2. A lot; much. Bob knows a thing or two about sailing. Compare: TELL A THING OR TWO....